Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury rematch poster corrected after fans question the decision to name the Gypsy King first
The Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury rematch poster has been corrected after fans questioned the decision to name the Gypsy King as an A-side despite his loss in the first fight.
Usyk became the first undisputed world champion of the four-belt era in May, stripping Fury of his WBC title and cementing his name in the history books as one of boxing’s all-time greats.
The pair will face off for the second time in Saudi Arabia on December 21, with His Excellency Turki Alalshikh announcing the undercard via social media earlier this week.
However, fans were surprised to see Fury named as the A-side on the rematch poster, despite losing his title to the Ukrainian via split decision, with scores of 115-112, 113-114 and 114-113 in Usyk’s advantage.
Boxing fans responded to the post claiming that the poster should be changed to reflect Usyk’s performance in the first fight, and it wasn’t long before a new poster was shared.
The Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury rematch poster has been corrected after fans questioned the decision to name the Gypsy King as the A-side despite his loss in the first fight
Usyk became the first undisputed world champion of the four-cushion era in May when he stripped Fury of his WBC title
Fans were surprised to see Fury named as the A-side on the rematch poster, despite losing his title to the Ukrainian via split decision with the scores 115-112, 113-114 and 114-113.
Usyk has now been named as the A-side for the highly anticipated fight, which will take place in Saudi Arabia on December 21 as part of the ongoing Riyadh Season spectacle.
The undercard for the rematch has also been announced, with Alalshikh sharing the lineup ahead of Artur Beterbiev’s undisputed title fight with Dmitry Bivol this weekend.
The co-main event will be an exciting match between Ukraine’s Serhii Bohachuk (24-2, 23 KOs) and Uzbekistan’s Israil Madrimov (9-0-1, 6 KOs).
Both men are known for their power and aggressive style, with Bohachuk boasting an astonishing knockout percentage, KOing 23 of his opponents.
The Ukrainian puncher, trained by Manny Robles, is looking to bounce back from his defeat to Vergil Ortiz Jr. and make a statement on the world stage.
Madrimov, a former amateur standout and Olympic alternative for Uzbekistan, has been on the right track since turning pro.
Known for his smooth boxing skills and his ability to switch between orthodox and southpaw stances, Madrimov has a record of 10-1-1.
Madrimov became world champion at the age of 29 after ten professional fights, but lost his most recent fight against Terence Crawford.
Madrimov’s last fight was a unanimous decision loss to Crawford in which he lost his WBA super welterweight title.
In the heavyweight division, 19-year-old British phenom Moses Itauma (10-0, 8 KOs) is about to face his toughest test yet against Australian Demsey McKean (22-1, 14 KOs).
Widely regarded as one of the smartest players in the sport, Itauma has destroyed opponents with ease, knocking out eight of his opponents.
Standing 6 feet tall and with an imposing frame, the young fighter has already drawn comparisons to the young Mike Tyson for his terrifying power and relentless pressure.
McKean, a 6-foot-1 left-hander, will have experience and durability heading into the match, which will take place on December 21.
In the heavyweight division, 19-year-old Itauma (10-0, 8 KOs) is ready for his toughest test yet against Australian Demsey McKean (22-1, 14 KOs)
Widely regarded as one of the smartest players in the sport, Itauma has destroyed his opponents with ease
McKean, a former rugby league player turned boxer, has fought internationally, including on high-profile cards in the UK and US.
Although McKean is coming off a recent defeat to Filip Hrgović, he remains a credible gatekeeper in the heavyweight division.
For Itauma, a win over an opponent of McKean’s caliber would further cement his reputation as a future title contender.
In another heavyweight bout, Johnny Fisher (12-0, 11 KOs), also known as ‘The Romford Bull’, will take on the British journeyman and Dave Allen (21-6-2, 18 KOs).
This will be Fisher’s first fight since his surgery, which ruled him out of his scheduled fight with Andrii Rudenko on the Catterall-Prograis undercard.
A seasoned and colorful veteran, Dave Allen has become a cult figure in British boxing, fighting the likes of Dillian Whyte and Luis Ortiz.
In another heavyweight fight, Johnny Fisher (pictured) will take on journeyman Dave Allen
After a brief retirement, Allen returned to the ring in 2023 and remains a dangerous opponent, capable of upsetting less experienced fighters.
Dennis McCann and Peter McGrail have also faced off, while Isaac Lowe and Lee McGregor will also face off on the undercard.